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How to use the word admire in a Sentence? Page #4

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Young men often laugh at the sensible girls whom they secretly respect, and affect to admire the silly ones whom they secretly despise, because earnestness, intelligence, and womanly dignity are not the fashion.

Louisa May Alcott

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6 years ago

I had no idea this was going on during my tenure or after I left, i think I speak for many of my former colleagues when I say this was not the Matt we knew. Matt was a kind and generous colleague who treated me with respect. In fact, a joke I once made on late-night television was just that, because it was completely contrary to our brother-sister relationship. It’s still very upsetting. I really admire the way Savannah [Guthrie] and Hoda [Kotb] and the entire‘Today’show staff have handled a very difficult situation.

Katie Couric

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

For highly personal reasons, I’ve been unable to join previous efforts but being asked to be a part of this celebratory moment was truly beautiful. I’ve worked with Tessa and respect her artistry and admire her consistent candor.

Lena Dunham

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

I look back at the strength and I admire that — they had less than nothing left — they endured living in a rundown mansion that was unsanitary, frankly, and what do I think of it? I’m very proud of them, I was very proud of them, call them what they are, they were artists, they could have been called anything, but they were very devoted to each other.

Jerry Torre

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

You can admire Trump's sentiment, but the devil is in the detail, getting on with the Kremlin and Putin is fine in theory, but difficult in practice. And it requires giving in to what Russia wants, a freer hand in Ukraine and the Middle East, for example.

James Nixey

Found on CNN
7 years ago

I think if you are going to commit that time, you do want to make sure you're going to have some creative say, and you know, as a woman in this business, I so admire other women who have taken that step themselves and taken some ownership of their career and gotten either behind the camera or gotten involved as a producer. Those are the women I look up to.

Elisabeth Moss

Found on CNN
7 years ago

I can't believe this letter I received from someone I deeply respect and admire, it's absolutely epic. I'm in complete shock but just had to share!

Phil Collins

Found on CNN
7 years ago

If we truly knew someone’s entire life story and all the things they have been through we would drop all jealousy and comparison. We would admire their ability to shine

Renae A. Sauter

added by createfate
7 years ago

Mrs. Trump's life story is an inspiration to millions of mothers and female entrepreneurs, and to me personally. I deeply respect and admire her commitment to our country, her family and to the important role of the first lady. I look forward to helping her communicate her unifying message of kindness and empowerment.

Stephanie Grisham

Found on CNN
7 years ago

The invulnerable, matchless and exclusive live a life like dazzling fish in a scintillating seascape behind glass. Everybody may admire them, nobody can touch them and there is no fear or guilt in overexposing opulence and fortune.( "Keeping up with the Joneses")

Erik Pevernagie

added by anonymous
7 years ago

It was Mrs. Sanger who advocated population control of black and poor people, in a 1939 letter, Margaret Sanger wrote about getting the black preachers to help with Margaret Sanger efforts. Margaret Sanger said, ‘ we don’t want the word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population. ’ … And when Bill Clinton received the award, [ Margaret Sanger said ] I admire Margaret Sanger enormously. Margaret Sanger courage. Margaret Sanger tenacity. Margaret Sanger vision. ’ Now they have to admit that the war on drugs was a war on black people.

Louis Farrakhan

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

Many admire ,few know, education is one of all...

MANI

added by anonymous
7 years ago

Protesters admire how Lam Wing-kee, as an ordinary citizen, fought against the authority and exposed its lies. Many people told me they're worried about the safety of Lam.

Albert Ho

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

I admire his independence.

Jim Rubens

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Even though I don't agree with every one of his policies, he has his convictions, and I admire that, I respect that, and I think that's what swayed it for me is he has principle.

Clayton Smith

Found on CNN
8 years ago

I've got a story to tell and he doesn't and that's the difference. He kind of validated the weakness of his campaign. Now, having said that, what I feel uncomfortable about is that he's a great guy and he's my friend and I admire him, i think I'm more ready to be President. Part of this is comparing and contrasting. I don't feel good when a friend is getting beaten up. I don't feel good about it at all.

Jeb Bush

Found on CNN
8 years ago

Two gifted freshman senators that can deliver a great speech, very talented, don't get me wrong -- one of them is a close friend that I admire, but what in their background would suggest that they could make a tough decision, that they run to the fire to put it out, that they've figured out a way to solve problems?

Jeb Bush

Found on CNN
8 years ago

As much as I admire Chelsea, she didn't read the plan, and where she is absolutely wrong: This is a plan that works in 50 states in this country, whether you have conservative Republicans or progressive Democrats. It's a national program.

Bernie Sanders

Found on CNN
8 years ago

I admire Dr. Carson very much, I agree with his policy stances, he's a very intelligent, bright man, but it's not in the cards that he's going to be the nominee of our party in 2016, i think Sen. Cruz has the best opportunity to win the nomination and get elected president.

Sam Pimm

Found on CNN
8 years ago

She always has a good spin on things, and I admire her tenacity and her upbeat message.

Blythe Danner

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

many admire, but don't show

charles tiffany

added by anonymous
8 years ago

I look at it (IEX) and I admire what they've done and we're behind at the New York Stock Exchange, we need to get with the program and be doing the same kind of things that Brad is doing.

Jeffrey Sprecher

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Bob Dole is someone who is just an iconic political figure. I admire him so much. He reminds me of my dad. These are people from the greatest generation that have served selflessly this country in so many ways.

Jeb Bush on Wednesday

Found on CNN
8 years ago

Toby is a close friend and someone I admire and respect greatly.

Ted Cruz

Found on CNN
8 years ago

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